The Gillian Skinner Award
Our annual award presented to individuals who contribute to WES nationally or within their local cluster, recognizing their efforts regardless of their career stage or type of involvement.
Nominations open 29 July 2026. Find out how you can nominate yourself or someone you know.
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Established in
2008
Open to
WES Members
Nominations
29 July
About the Award
The Gillian Skinner Award is presented to individuals who contribute to WES nationally or within their local cluster, recognizing their efforts regardless of their career stage or type of involvement.
Nominations open 29 July, 2026
Deadline for nominations is 21 September, 2026
Eligibility & Application Criteria
Nominees must be based in the UK
Nominees must be over the age of 18
Nominees must be a member of WES
Self-nominations are accepted
Supporting statements must be 350 words or fewer
Words exceeding the limit will not be considered by the judges
Nomination process
Complete the online application form on The WES Awards site.
1.
Gather and write your supporting statement.
2.
Provide any additional information requested (references may be required).
3.
Submit your application before the deadline
4.
Deadline for nominations is 21 September, 2026
Award winners
In line with Gill’s nature - quiet but very capable – the awards are made to celebrate the smaller ‘behind the scenes’ contributions to WES which can often go unnoticed but are nevertheless very valuable
2025 Elandra Stafford-Williams
2024
2023 Laura Luckhurt
2022 Susan Robson
2021 Alexandra Knight
2020 Jennifer Glover
2019 Holly Goodwin and Caroline Carslaw
2017 Adriana Vargas and Josephine Douglas
2016 Fiona Neads and Jon Cable
2015 Sophie Parsons
2014 Anne Madsen
2010 Fareena Mahmood
2008 Betty McCarthy
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